Colorado
Looking for the best hiking in Colorado? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Colorado. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Colorado
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Golden, Colorado
North Table Mountain and Mesa Top Trail Loop
5.03.19 mi / 529.25 ft gainThe hike starts out from the North Table Mountain Park parking lot just east of Highway 93 on the North Table Loop Trail, with a half-mile fire road straight up the mountain. This fire road is by far the most strenuous part of the hike, and is essentially the sole elevation gain for the hike; onc...Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
Oldman Mountain
5.00.54 mi / 374 ft gainOldman Mountain trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Estes Park, Colorado.Read more -
Denver, Colorado
City Park Perimeter Loop
5.03.85 mi / 171 ft gainCity Park Perimeter Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Denver, Colorado.Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
Chapin Pass Trail to Mount Chapin
3.95 mi / 1316 ft gainChapin Pass Trail to Mount Chapin is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Estes Park, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Red Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop
1.26 mi / 459 ft gainRed Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas + Sunshine Canyon loop
5.03 mi / 1257 ft gainThis loop takes you up Sunshine Canyon, a milder and less crowded grade when compared to the popular Sanitas ridge. You'll head up the canyon for a bit before reaching the terminus of the canyon trail -- where you'll cross the road to pick up on the Lions Lair connector. Continue following this u...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock Trail
5.05.97 mi / 1677 ft gainHorsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Rifle, Colorado
Rifle Gap Reservoir
5.01.54 mi / 46 ft gainRifle Gap Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Rifle, Colorado.Read more -
Denver, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
1.03 mi / 49 ft gainRocky Mountain Lake Park in Denver is a serene urban park offering various outdoor activities. The park is open daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Visitors can enjoy fishing, walking or jogging around the lake, picnicking, or birdwatching. The park has open grassy areas, playgrounds, and stunnin...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Doudy Draw Trail
5.04.37 mi / 433 ft gainDoudy Draw Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Fruita, Colorado
Alcove Nature Trail
0.92 mi / 197 ft gainAlcove Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grand Junction, Colorado.Read more -
Westcliffe, Colorado
Venable-Comanche Trail
5.012.08 mi / 4085 ft gainHead out on the breathtaking Venable-Comanche Loop Trail, a challenging high-altitude adventure in Colorado's majestic Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. This spectacular 12-mile loop offers hikers an unforgettable journey through diverse alpine ecosystems, featuring cascading waterfalls, pristine moun...Read more -
Buena Vista, Colorado
Missouri Mountain to Mount Oxford to Mount Belford
15.13 mi / 7361.02 ft gainLooking to bag some Colorado 14'ers? Well, here's your chance to get three of them in one hike. It's a long day so it is important to start early, be prepared, and keep your eye on the weather. While other Colorado 14'ers have a similar length, this hike is particularly hard on the body because o...Read more -
Grand Junction, Colorado
Serpents Trail
3.75 mi / 896 ft gainKnown as the "crookedest road in the world" when it was built in the early 1900s, the Serpents Trail in Colorado National Monument is one of the most distinctive hikes near Grand Junction. The trail follows the route of the original road into the monument — a relentlessly switchbacking path car...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Summit Lake to Upper Chicago Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail
5.02.46 mi / 1247 ft gainSummit Lake to Upper Chicago Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Georgetown, Colorado.Read more -
Nathrop, Colorado
Browns Creek Falls via Wagon Loop Trail
5.55 mi / 1136.48 ft gainThis scenic route to Browns Creek Falls is a standout mountain-day-hike in the Colorado Rockies—moderate in length, strong on payoff, and rich in variety. Starting from a forested trailhead, you’ll climb through pine and aspen forest, follow Browns Creek, and eventually arrive at a dramatic, ye...Read more